WHITE & CASE INTERNATIONAL ROUNDS
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
(as of Mar 7, 2011)
Sunday, March 20
10:00am - 2:00pm
Team Registration
(2nd Floor, Capital Terrace/Upper Lobby, Capital Hilton)
All teams must check in at the ILSA Registration Desk during this period. If a team
does not arrive and check in by 2:00pm, the team will not be scheduled to compete.
Teams are invited to learn about LLM programs, Study Abroad programs,
international law publications at the Orientation Fair.
10:00am – 2:00pm
4:00pm – 6:00 pm
Orientation Fair
(2nd Floor, Capital Terrace/Upper Lobby, Capital Hilton)
The Orientation Fair will feature a number of exhibition tables providing
information about different opportunities in the field of international law,
including LL.M. programs, Study Abroad programs, international law membership
organizations, international law publications, and more.
2:00pm
Team Orientation
(Presidential Ballroom, 2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
All team members must attend the Team Orientation. Special remarks will be
delivered by Nicola Bonucci, the OECD’s Director for Legal Affairs .
5:00pm
Bailiff Orientation for Exhibition Team, Observation Team, and All Other
Bailiffs
(Presidential Ballroom, 2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
Mandatory meeting for all bailiffs, including exhibition team and observation
team bailiffs.
6:00pm
Exhibition Team Meeting
(Presidential Ballroom, 2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
Mandatory meeting for exhibition teams. This is when exhibition teams will
receive their exhibition match schedule, as well as the memorials of their
opponents for exhibition matches.
6:00pm
Distribution of Preliminary Round Schedule and Opponent Memorials
(Outside Senate Room, 2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
This is when competing teams will receive their schedule of matches and the
memorials of their opponents for the Preliminary Rounds. Teams may line up prior
to 6:00pm; however, memorials will not be distributed any time prior to 6:00pm.
8:00pm
Judge Orientation
(Congressional, 2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
Judges only permitted. Expert and experienced Jessup judges will review the Jessup
problem and present judging tips.
Monday, March 21
9:00am - 9:00pm
Preliminary Rounds – Day One
(2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
Teams should arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled
matches. All are invited to attend the preliminary rounds, but space may be limited.
Observers are requested not to enter or exit once the match has begun. Teams are
reminded to follow the scouting rule.
Courtrooms:
8:00pm - 10:00pm
California, Colorado, Federal A, Federal B, Illinois,
Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pan
American, South American A, South American B, Statler A,
Statler B, Texas
9:00am-11:00am
Jessup Preliminary Round I
11:30am - 1:30pm
Jessup Preliminary Round II
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jessup Preliminary Round III
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Jessup Preliminary Round IV
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Jessup Preliminary Round V
White & Case Friends of the Jessup Reception
(Congressional Room, 2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
Judges, National Administrators, Coaches, and Team Advisors are invited to a
reception thanking them for the contributions they have made to the students
participating in the 2011 Jessup Competition and the advancement of international
legal education.
Tuesday, March 22
9:00am - 9:00pm
Preliminary Rounds – Day Two
(2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
Teams should arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled
matches. All are invited to attend the preliminary rounds, but space may be
limited. Observers are requested not to enter or exit once the match has begun.
Teams are reminded to follow the scouting rule.
Courtrooms:
California, Colorado, Federal A, Federal B, Illinois,
Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pan
American, South American A, South American B, Statler
A, Statler B, Texas
9:00am-11:00am
Jessup Preliminary Round I
11:30am - 1:30pm
Jessup Preliminary Round II
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jessup Preliminary Round III
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Jessup Preliminary Round IV
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Jessup Preliminary Round V
Wednesday, March 23
9:00am - 9:00pm
Preliminary Rounds – Day Three
(2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
Teams should arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled
matches. All are invited to attend the preliminary rounds, but space may be
limited. Observers are requested not to enter or exit once the match has begun.
Teams are reminded to follow the scouting rule.
Courtrooms:
10:00pm
California, Colorado, Federal A, Federal B, Illinois,
Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon,
Pan American, South American A, South American B,
Statler A, Statler B, Texas
9:00am-11:00am
Jessup Preliminary Round I
11:30am - 1:30pm
Jessup Preliminary Round II
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Jessup Preliminary Round III
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Jessup Preliminary Round IV
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Jessup Preliminary Round V
Announcement Party
(Lux Lounge)Located at 649 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001, about
one mile from the Capital Hilton. Come see which teams will advance past the
Preliminary Rounds and socialize with fellow participants. For Jessup Teams,
Team Advisors, Judges, Volunteers, ILSA Members and all others. Casual Attire.
Advanced Rounds Memorial Exchange / Coin Toss
(Capital Terrace outside Senate Room)
All advancing teams must come to the Memorial Exchange immediately after all
advancing teams are announced at the Announcement Party.
Thursday, March 24
9:00am - 11:00am
Jessup Run-Off Rounds 1
(2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
Teams should arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled
matches. All are invited to attend the run-off rounds, but space may be limited.
Observers are requested not to enter or exit once the match has begun. Teams are
reminded to follow the scouting rule.
Courtrooms:
California, Massachusetts, New York, Federal A, Federal B, Pan
American , Statler A, Statler B
11:30am – 1:30pm
Jessup Run-Off Rounds 2
(2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
Teams should arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled
matches. All are invited to attend the run-off rounds, but space may be limited.
Observers are requested not to enter or exit once the match has begun. Teams are
reminded to follow the scouting rule.
Courtrooms:
California, Massachusetts, New York, Federal A, Federal B, Pan
American , Statler A, Statler B
2:30pm-3:45pm
ILSA Spring Congress
(2nd Floor, South American B, Capital Hilton)
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Octo-Final Rounds
(2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
Teams should arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled
matches. All are invited to attend the octo-final rounds, but space may be limited.
Observers are requested not to enter or exit once the match has begun. Teams are
reminded to follow the scouting rule.
Courtrooms:
California, Massachusetts, New York, Federal A, Federal B, Pan
American, Statler A, Statler B
9:00pm
Go-National Dress Ball
(Presidential Ballroom, 2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
All are invited to attend. Everyone is encouraged to come dressed in traditional
national costume or other creative attire.
Friday, March 25
10:00am - 12:00pm
Quarter Final Rounds
(2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
Teams should arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled
matches. All are invited to attend the quarter final rounds, but space may be limited.
Observers are requested not to enter or exit once the match has begun. Teams are
reminded to follow the scouting rule.
Courtrooms:
Federal A, Federal B, South American AB, Congressional Rooms
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Pathways to Careers in International Law Luncheon
(2nd Floor, Federal A&B, Capital Hilton)
The ABA Section of International Law presents an informative panel to offer career
advice to those interested in International Law.
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Semi-Final Rounds
(2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
Teams should arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled
matches. All are invited to attend the semi-final rounds, but space may be limited.
Observers are requested not to enter or exit once the match has begun. Teams are
reminded to follow the scouting rule.
Courtrooms:
South American AB and Congressional Room
4:00pm-6:00pm
White & Case Competitors Reception
(2nd Floor, Presidential Ballroom, Capital Hilton)
All are invited to attend. The reception will be held immediately after the Semi-Finals.
The two teams advancing to the White & Case Jessup Cup World Championship Round
will be announced, followed by a ceremonial coin toss and exchange of memorials.
10:00pm-12:00am
ASIL-ILSA Dessert and Dance Party
(Ritz-Carlton Hotel)
All are invited to attend. Join fellow competitors and attendees of the ASIL Annual
Meeting for a dessert buffet and dancing with a live band. Buses are available to take
students from the Capital Hilton to the Ritz Carlton and back.
Saturday, March 26
11:30am-2:00pm
Fletcher Final Round Brunch and Discussion with the Compromis Authors
(Congressional Room A/B, 2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
Join us for a brunch event in anticipation of the White & Case World
Championship Round, sponsored by the Fletcher School LLM Program. The
Authors of the 2011 Compromis will preside over an open panel discussion for
teams to ask questions about the inspiration for and legal issues in the 2011
Compromis, and Fletcher law Professors Antonia Chayes, Joel Trachtman and Ian
Johnstone, together with Fletcher LLM alumni, will discuss building an
international law career.
2:00pm
White & Case Jessup Cup World Championship Round
(Presidential Ballroom, 2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
All are invited to observe the top two teams in the world deliver their oral
arguments before an esteemed panel of judges. After the oral arguments,
the White & Case Jessup Cup will be presented to the winning team.
9:00pm
Final Gala and Announcement of Awards Presented by the IBA
(Presidential Ballroom, 2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
Come to have fun one last time with a night of music and dancing and
presentation of Competition awards. All are invited to attend. Semi-formal dress.
11:00pm
Jessup Reverse Moot
(Federal Room A/B, 2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
The tables are turned as students preside over a match between judges.
Sunday, March 27
8:00am-11:00am
Distribution of Team Packets
(Capital Terrace/Upper Lobby, 2nd Floor, Capital Hilton)
Team Packets containing the teams’ oral round and memorial scoresheets and
participation certificates for each team member will be distributed. Packets will only
be given to registered team members and advisers. Packet contents will not be mailed
or duplicated after the Competition.